Blake, a puppy that was reportedly hit by a car and taken to the Bradford County Humane Society with broken legs, hips, jaw and ribs is doing amazingly well.
When Blake first arrived at Colonial Hospital in Ithaca after being examined by Dennis E. Socha, DVM, Colonial Animal Hospital Surgeon, he stated that Blake would need immediate surgery after a blood transfusion to correct the back broken legs. Upon further investigation of the x-rays it was determined that Blake's jaw had been broken as well. His jaw would not require surgery and would heal on its own in time.
After two surgeries to repair his broken legs and hips he has been undergoing physical therapy three times a week. During surgery it was found odd by the surgical staff that his bones seemed to be broken at different times. When the bones break and are not fixed immediately they grow back together. X-rays also showed that ribs had been broken previously and were already healing on their own. The puppy was highly unlikely hit by a car, unless it had been hit two separate times, stated the surgical staff. It is not known what happened to Blake to cause his serious injuries. It is possible that animal abuse was involved.
During his physical therapy he walks on a treadmill in a water therapy tank. "He has made amazing progress during the time that he has been in our care. He walks around the office now and can even run a couple of laps when he is excited," states Sabrina Moore, LVT. Moore is the LVT Supervisor at Colonial Animal Hospital.
Because of the situation of possible animal abuse, the Pennsylvania State Police is undergoing a full investigation of the case.
Through all of this, Blake only wants to be loved. He has the heart of a lion and the forgiveness of a puppy. The entire team at Colonial has been rooting for him and always wants to check in on him and give him hugs and lots of belly rubs.
"We have received an outpouring of support for Blake via donations towards his surgeries, letters addressed directly to him and even stuffed toys, blankets and a dream catcher to help heal him as he recovers," states Jennifer L. Spencer, BCHS Executive Director.
Blake will be staying at Colonial Animal Hospital until he is healed from his surgeries. He will be receiving physical therapy and the intensive care that he needs until he is ready to leave.
“I am so pleased with the entire staff at Colonial Animal Hospital. Dr. Socha has kept me up to date from day one with Blake’s care. We all want Blake to live the life that he deserves and so desperately wants,” states Jennifer L. Spencer, BCHS Executive Director. "We will continue to update the public on Blake's recovery. We are very lucky to have so many animal advocates in our local community and surrounding areas," adds Spencer.
BCHS, a non profit organization, has paid for his extensive surgeries in excess of $3,000. Through public support, his vet bill has been paid for. If you would like to donate to other animals in need at BCHS you may send a check or money order to BCHS, PO Box 179, Ulster, PA 18850.
To report possible animal cruelty in Bradford or Sullivan County, contact BCHS’s animal cruelty line at 570-888-4763.
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